Key West Half Marathon & 5K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/.

Place

231 Margaret Street
Key West, FL US 33040

Description

KEY WEST HALF MARATHON VOTED ONE OF THE 10 BEST HALF-MARATHONS ACROSS THE NATION FOR 2023 IN USA TODAY!!! CLICK HERE TO LEA RN MORE!

Welcome to our 26th Year!

The 26th Anniversary of the Key West Half Marathon and 5K is on January 14th, 2024! LET'S PARTY!! All Participants receive a race shirt, finisher medal, race bag, food and drinks, rum tasting, Race party and great entertainment!

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Additional Fees

Event Management Fee: $7.00

Schedule Of Events

Thursday, January 11 2024 (Day 1)

6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Runner’s Meet & Greet
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar

Friday, January 12, 2024 (Day 2)

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar

Saturday, January 13, 2024 (Day 3)

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar
ALL DAY: Pasta Special – $21.99 – Includes Pasta and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, and Salad.
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar

Sunday, January 14, 2024 (Day 4 – Race Day)

6:30 am: Half Marathon Start
Location: Key West Historic Seaport
7:00 am: 5K Start
Location: Key West Historic Seaport
9:00 am: 5K Awards at tables near bag check
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Concert & Awards Party – Cayo Ritmo Big Band
Cayo Ritmo in Spanish means Island Rhythm. The Band plays American & Caribbean Dance Music, Funk, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Cha-Cha, Calypso and Latin Jazz with Key West’s Finest Musicians!
Location: Main Stage by Half Shell Raw Bar
10:30 am: Half Marathon Awards at tables near bag check
ALL DAY: $7 Bloody Mary and Mimosa Drink Specials
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Key West Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll Sponsored By Papa’s Pilar Rum
Featuring delicious Papa’s Pilar Rum Libation Special at each location!
Starting at the Hemingway Rum Distillery, 201 Simonton Street. This beautiful location is really cool!
1. Hemingway Distillery – Makers of Papa’s Pilar Rum
Other Locations Coming!
Must be over 21, Entry Fee: $49 includes Custom Rum Stroll Race Shirt and rooster wrap. More details to Come!
3:00 pm Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile! 4 Loops, 4 Beers, Custom Shirt, Rooster Wrap, and Raffles! Price: $49. Race is NOT TIMED!
Prizes awarded for:
1. Best Team Spirit
2. Best Dressed
3. Least Dressed
Raffles at 5 pm sharp.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cool Down & Recover Pool Party at the Gates Hotel. Free Entry! Live Music and Drink Specials. 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Farewell Party for Participants and Volunteers
Location: Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at the Perry Hotel located 7001 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL 33040. Happy Hour pricing is 50% off from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with daily food specials.

Monday, January 15, 2024 (Day 5)

3:00 – 6:00 pm: Marathon Farewell Party and Happy Hour at the Blu Bistro at the Skipjack Resort in Marathon. 50% Off House House Liquor, 50% Off Domestic Beers & 15% Off of Food
Location: SKIPJACK RESORT & MARINA – 19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050